Add Text to Image
Add styled text to any image online: fonts, size, color, outline, shadow and position with live preview. Download PNG or JPG free — no upload.
About the Add Text to Image
Type any text onto a photo without installing an editor. Upload an image, write your caption (multiple lines supported), then style it: seven classic fonts, bold toggle, any color, an outline for readability on busy backgrounds, an optional drop shadow, adjustable opacity and full control of vertical position and alignment.
The text size is set as a percentage of the image width, so your styling looks identical whether the source photo is 800 or 4000 pixels wide. The outline option is the trick professionals use for meme-style and caption text — white fill with a black outline stays readable on any photo.
Rendering happens on an HTML canvas at the image's original resolution, entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded. Download as PNG for perfect quality or JPG for smaller files.
How to Use the Add Text to Image
- 1Upload the image and type your text — line breaks are kept.
- 2Pick a font, size, color and position; add an outline or shadow if the background is busy.
- 3Watch the live preview update as you adjust.
- 4Download the finished image as PNG or JPG.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I put text on a picture for free?
Upload the picture here, type your text, style it with the font and color controls, and download. No watermark, no signup, and the image never leaves your browser.
How do I make text readable on a busy photo?
Enable the outline (white text with black outline is the classic combo) or the drop shadow. Both separate the letters from the background — it's how meme captions and video thumbnails stay legible.
Can I add multiple lines of text?
Yes — press Enter in the text box and each line is rendered separately with proper line spacing, respecting your chosen alignment.
Which fonts are available?
Seven widely-available system fonts: Arial, Arial Black/Impact, Georgia, Times New Roman, Courier New, Verdana and Comic Sans. Using system fonts keeps the tool fast and the rendering identical on the downloaded image.
Does the text position scale with image size?
Yes. Size and margins are proportional to the image dimensions, so the download matches the preview exactly even for very large photos.